http://www.rochesterhomes4you.com/real-estate-news Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:37:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There has never seen a better time to buy a home, with low interest rates and affordability being one key component. When people decide to buy a home, the monthly payment is a crucial factor. Affordability is a function of home price, interest rate and down payment. Conservative underwriting for mortgage payments ... http://www.rochesterhomes4you.com/real-estate-news/2010-06-04/there-has-never-been-a-better-time-to-buy-than-now/ A Second Chance at Tax Savings You've got about three years to amend your return, so go back and make sure you got everything you deserve. By Mary Beth Franklin, Kiplinger.com Did you claim every tax break that you were entitled to when you filed your 2009 federal tax return this ... http://www.rochesterhomes4you.com/real-estate-news/2010-06-04/a-second-chance-at-tax-savings/ Obama Loan Modification Plan Explained The key components of Obama's foreclosure-avoidance program are loan modification and loan refinancing. The details of this provision has created an extraordinary opportunity for millions of people to either re-finance or modify their existing mortgage. What is Obama's loan modification plan? President Obama recently announced a $75 billion ... http://www.rochesterhomes4you.com/real-estate-news/2010-06-01/obamas-loan-modification-plan-explained/ The median sales price for homes in Rochester MN for Dec 05 to Feb 06 was $275,000 based on 2 home sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median home sales price increased 0%, or $275,000, and the number of home sales increased 0%. There are currently ... http://www.rochesterhomes4you.com/real-estate-news/2010-05-25/market-trends/ http://www.cnbc.com/id/33521976/for/cnbc WASHINGTON - Senators agreed Wednesday to extend a popular tax credit for first-time homebuyers and to offer a reduced credit to some repeat buyers. The tax credit provides up to $8,000 to first-time homebuyers but is set to expire at the end of November. The Commerce Department said Wednesday that new ... http://www.rochesterhomes4you.com/real-estate-news/2009-10-29/federal-tax-rebate-extended/ http://www.trulia.com/real_estate/55906-Rochester/market-trends/ Up-to-date information on the NE Rochester Real Estate Market http://www.trulia.com/real_estate/55906-Rochester/ Related posts:Welcome to The Williams Home Team Real Estate Blog http://www.rochesterhomes4you.com/real-estate-news/2009-10-29/ne-rochester-statisics-for-october-2009/ First-Time Home Buyers...this is your last chance to secure the $8,000 Federal Tax Rebate, due to expire on November 30, 2009.  Call us today to see if you qualify for the rebate, and we can begin your home search today!  Click the link for qualifiying details!  http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/2009/index.html No related posts. http://www.rochesterhomes4you.com/real-estate-news/2009-10-29/last-chance-for-the-8000-federal-tax-rebate/  Downpayment/Closing Cost Loans for Buyers of Foreclosed Properties  Greater Minnesota Housing Funds will provide downpayment and closing cost assistance loans of $10,000 or $15,000 (depending on buyer’s income and availability of GMHF funds) to income qualified buyers purchasing foreclosed home in Greater Minnesota. Loans have 0% interest and no monthly payments ... http://www.rochesterhomes4you.com/real-estate-news/2009-08-12/special-foreclosure-downpayment-assistance-funds/ How has the new Stimulus bill affected the tax credits for energy efficient home improvements? On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed a stimulus bill (The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) that made some significant changes to the energy efficiency tax credits.  The highlights are: The tax credits that were ... http://www.rochesterhomes4you.com/real-estate-news/2009-08-12/federal-tax-credits-for-energy-efficiency/ We’d like to welcome you to The Williams Home Team Real Estate Blog. The blog will provide the latest news and stastics regarding the local Rochester MN real estate market. Related posts:NE Rochester Statisics for October, 2009 http://www.rochesterhomes4you.com/real-estate-news/2009-04-21/welcome-to-the-williams-home-team-real-estate-blog/